Now that we are officially into summer, although the Chicago monsoon continues, trips to the beach, road trips, cross country and international travel plans are well under way. As we prepare to either lay out on a pool or beach or head out of town for Fourth of July weekend it’s time to curl up with a good read or two. Whether you’re a kindle, nook or good old fashioned paper book type, we’ve rounded up a few recommendations to keep your summer reading occupied.  Although we are fans of such books as  Philip Kotler’s Principle of Marketing, Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In or Jim Collins’ Good to Great, summer reading should be fun, entertaining and an escape from the humdrum.
Here are a few books to choose, from the chick lit, humor to the historian buff you can find something here to pack along.

Not A Match: My True Tales of Online Dating Disasters by Brian Donovan

40 million people in the US have tried Internet dating, which means 40 million people have probably gone on some pretty crappy dates. Not a Match: My True Tales of Online Dating Disasters is about one guy who experienced more than his fair share

Revolutionary Summer

A distinctive portrait of the crescendo moment in American history from the Pulitzer-winning American historian, Joseph Ellis. The summer months of 1776 witnessed the most consequential events in the story of our country’s founding.

‘Revenge Wears Prada’ by Lauren Weisberger

Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan

A GAME OF THRONES, by George R. R. Martin

From the Ground Up by Jeanne Nolan

An inspiring story for everyone who’s ever dreamed of growing the food they eat

Tell Me by Lisa Jackson

These a just a few from the plethora of books out now. For the digital e-readers get on your nook, kindle or the like. For the old fashioned visit The Book Stall, a Barnes & Noble close by or your neighborhood library and read a book or three this summer. Happy Reading